BEFORE YOU APPLY

Prior to applying to any subsidized housing program, there are certain steps you can take to ensure your application has the best chance of being accepted. This section explains some of these scenarios and provides a guide with resources on how to tackle these issues.

Do you owe money to your ex-landlord?

Offer to work out a repayment plan on paper with your ex-landlord, and be sure to keep receipts of all rent payments. Your landlord can also write a letter stating that a payment plan is in place for your new application.

No fee is required if you are sealing a “non-conviction” - otherwise it is a $50 fee. If you cannot afford the $50, you can fill out an affidavit of indigency.

See the map of resources for where to file this paperwork based on the type of criminal record.

DID YOU KNOW: There are legal clinics that can help you with this process? The Ohio Justice and Policy Center holds several free clinics to assist individuals in this process. Make sure to bring a sheriff’s background check to the meeting.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Prior to applying to any subsidized housing program, there are certain steps you can take to ensure your application has the best chance of being accepted. This section explains some of these scenarios and provides a guide with resources on how to tackle these issues.

Do you owe money to your ex-landlord?

Offer to work out a repayment plan on paper with your ex-landlord, and be sure to keep receipts of all rent payments. Your landlord can also write a letter stating that a payment plan is in place for your new application.

No fee is required if you are sealing a “non-conviction” - otherwise it is a $50 fee. If you cannot afford the $50, you can fill out an affidavit of indigency.

See the map of resources for where to file this paperwork based on the type of criminal record.

DID YOU KNOW: There are legal clinics that can help you with this process? The Ohio Justice and Policy Center holds several free clinics to assist individuals in this process. Make sure to bring a sheriff’s background check to the meeting.